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Beautiful Losers: Mamdani and the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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Beautiful Losers: Mamdani and the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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How a movement once exiled to the margins found its way back into power, and what Mamdani’s likely victory means for the American left.

For 124 years, the American socialist movement has been defined by defeat. From Eugene Debs’ doomed presidential runs to Michael Harrington’s quiet organizing, it’s been a story of almosts: almost mainstream, almost powerful, almost relevant. Until now. In this episode, we look at how Zohran Mamdani’s likely mayoral victory marks the first real crack in…

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